New Zealand Coach Mike Hesson is looking forward to seeing how South Africa cope with pressure in tomorrow's ICC Cricket World Cup Semi-Final.

The Kiwis have never won a World Cup last four encounter, but are hoping to make home advantage count when play gets underway in Auckland at 1am UK time.

"It's a one-off game and we're all desperate to get to the party," Hesson said.

"I'm sure we'll both turn up and there's two sides that are playing good cricket. We're in a World Cup semi-final and we deserve to be there with the way we've played. 

"It's an opportunity for us to put on another good show and that's what we'll be focused on.

"I think the best four teams are in the semi-finals, I don't think many people could disagree with that. 

"South Africa on their day are exceptional, but you put them under pressure and we'll see what happens."

After winning six group matches out of six, the Black Caps won their Semi-Final place with a 143-run victory over the West Indies, with Martin Guptill notching a tournament record individual score of 237.

But it's in the bowling department where Hesson and Captain Brendon McCullum have been handed a selection dilemma ahead of the tie, after Adam Milne picked up a heel injury, ruling him out for the remainder of the tournament.

Canterbury fast-bowler Matt Henry has been called into the squad as a replacement and could make his ninth One-Day International appearance. 

Mitchell McClenaghan, who deputised for Milne against Bangladesh recording figures of 0-68, provides a more experienced alternative having previously featured in 35 One-Day Internationals. 

"The way we have operated with Adam in that third seamer role has worked quite well for us coming in after our two opening bowlers swinging the ball," McCullum said.

"That doesn't mean we have to roll out the same game plan or same strategy but it has served us well over the last little while.

"We probably need to have another look at the wicket, look at the overhead conditions as well and try and factor all of those things in."


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